Tuesday, April 15, 2008

Maintaining a Healthy Heart

We BGs always find the time to take care of others, but oftentimes neglect ourselves when it comes to health. For example, statistics show that African-American women are at a greater threat of death from heart disease than women of other races. This dismal stat can be reversed if we take better care of our hearts. That's why it's imperative that we take control of our cardiovascular health.

It is recommended that we do some form of cardio 3-5 days a week for 30 minutes.

Whether power-walking, biking or rock-climbing, incorporating some type of cardio in our weekly routine is essential to maintaining good health.

Not only does doing cardio exercises get our blood pumping, it also helps shed unwanted pounds.

So if you want to fit into that itsy bitsy bikini this season - go out and get moving!

19 comments:

Thanks for the great motivation BGG.I like walking when the weather is great but in the comfort of my own home I love the air climber.Thanks again for this post.Product Junkie DivaP.S. You are totally on my blog roll, I don't know where my head has been..lol but I LOVE your BLOG!

BGG, I must confess, I'm bad when it comes to exercise. I just hate it but since I've gotten older I do realize it has now become a necessity (that pisses me off). Anyway, I prefer a nice long brisk walk but when that's not possible I put in a good CD and I dance like I used to dance back in the day. My kids think it's hilarious because I'm doing dances they've never seen but when I'm done, we're all laughing, panting and sweating. It's not only a great workout, it's a great way to connect with the kiddos!

I'm not gonna lie I don't exercise as much as I should or want to. My life is so busy that when I do get a break I just wanna relax. I was going to Womens Workout for a minute but then it just wasn't any time no more. I do need to do some type of exercise I know but right now I'm just trying to get everything together so I can find time.

I'm getting ready for a vacation (8 days away) so I'm on a 6 day a week workout plan. 4 days of cardio, two days of pilates. It's tough, but I for cardio, I like step aerobics, treadmill or elipticals. I generally get an hour workout in by breaking it up into two 30-minute segments.

I feel great and after the vacay, I'll go down to 5 workouts a week with a floater day (like if I only do 4 it's SO not a big deal).